Margaret River by bike
An easy rail trail through town, a riverside forest ride to a dam, two mountain bike networks a few minutes from the main street, karri-forest gravel at Boranup, and wineries everywhere. Here's where to ride for your style, where to hire a bike, how to get to a cellar door without riding Caves Road, and when to go.
- Wadandi Track through town
- 31 km
- Cowaramup to Sebbes Road, gentle gravel
- Mountain bike trails
- 38
- at The Pines and Wooditjup (Trails WA)
- E-bike hire in town
- $125
- a day, published 2025 price
- From Perth
- 3 h
- about 270 km by car
Suits: families and e-bike riders on the Wadandi and Bunnitj Biddi, mountain bikers from green to black, gravel riders, and anyone after a winery lunch without driving.
Pick your ride
- Families and e-bikes
- The Wadandi Track from town to Witchcliffe or Cowaramup, or Bunnitj Biddi beside the river to Ten Mile Brook Dam. Both are easy gravel with toilets at the trailheads.
- Mountain bikers
- The Pines and Wooditjup networks on the north edge of town: 38 trails between them, green to black. Brookfield Bike Park for jumps. For Collie, Dwellingup and other WA trail towns, see the mountain bike trail towns on our WA routes page.
- Wineries
- There's no dedicated winery trail yet. Ride the Wadandi to Cowaramup's cellar doors and cafes, or join a guided e-bike tour. Riding drunk is an offence in WA.
- Gravel
- The whole southern Wadandi, and Boranup Drive through the karri forest (with car traffic).
- Check first
- The Pines and Wooditjup trails close on Saturday 17 October 2026, 6 am to 4 pm, for the Cape to Cape race. The Bunnitj Biddi river ford is flooded: use the signed diversion (Trails WA, 13 October 2026).
Nine rides around Margaret River
Choose how you ride. Each ride lists its distance, trailhead, facilities and anything to watch for. Who it suits is our reading of the official trail facts; we'll add our own notes as we ride them.
9 rides
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Wadandi Track: Cowaramup to Margaret River
Families, e-bikes and anyone after lunch in Cowaramup. Old railway grades, so it's easy both ways.
Route and stops
- Route
- Cowaramup to Carters Road is 11.0 km, then 3.4 km into Margaret River (Trails WA). Carters Road is also the trailhead for The Pines mountain bike trails.
- Food and wine
- Cowaramup has cafes, cellar doors and a brewery in or near town. We haven't measured how far each is from the track yet.
- More
- Trailheads, toilets, dogs and the extension to Augusta are in our Wadandi Track guide.
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Wadandi Track: Margaret River to Witchcliffe
The best short family ride from town: out to Gnarawary Road and back is 8.2 km, or carry on to Witchcliffe.
Route
- Route
- Margaret River to Gnarawary Road 4.1 km, then 4.6 km to Witchcliffe (Trails WA). The track carries on to Sebbes Road, with no toilets after Witchcliffe.
- More
- See rides by length in our Wadandi guide.
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Bunnitj Biddi (Ten Mile Brook Trail)
A forest ride beside the river for families and e-bikes, with a picnic at the dam. Mostly gentle, with some steps near the water.
Ford flooded: use the diversion
Trailheads and the ford
- Route
- Trails WA gives 7.3 km one way, 14.6 km return, from Rotary Park to the Rusden picnic site at the dam, along old timber tramways through karri, marri and jarrah. It was formerly called the Ten Mile Brook Trail and is named after Bunnitj, a Wadandi ancestor.
- Facilities
- Toilets, barbecues, shade and parking at both ends. Drinking water at Rotary Park only.
- Now
- The Margaret River ford on the trail is flooded and unsafe; follow the signed diversion (Trails WA, 13 October 2026). The winter routes are rougher, with loose gravel and steeper pinches.
- Dogs
- Only from Rotary Park to the Perimeter Road. After that the trail is in the national park, where pets aren't allowed.
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Town trails and Rotary Park
Little legs: short shire trails linking the main street, the river and the Wadandi, with a playground at Rotary Park.
Which trails you can ride
- Ride
- Alfred Bussell Trail, 1.4 km from the town centre to the Wadandi and the trails north of Carters Road; Barrett Street Trail, 1 km through the Old Settlement to the weir and Bunnitj Biddi; Wannang Biddi, 3.6 km on an old timber tramway (Shire of Augusta Margaret River).
- Walk
- The Minnie Keenan Trail is for walkers only.
- Rotary Park
- Accessible toilets, water, barbecues and shade on the north edge of town (Trails WA), with a playground by the river.
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The Pines mountain bike network
Intermediate riders mostly, with green trails to start on and black lines to work up to. Cross-country, flow and jump trails in a pine plantation.
Closed Sat 17 Oct, 6 am to 4 pm
Trailhead and how it was built
- Trailhead
- The Wooditjup National Park car park off Carters Road, shared with the Wadandi Track: parking, information and picnic tables. No water, and the nearest toilets and cafes are in town, about five minutes' drive.
- Story
- Built by riders from MRORCA, the local off-road cycling club, with Parks and Wildlife, after earlier trails were lost to plantation harvesting (DBCA, 2022).
- Maps
- Network map on Trails WA and in the Trails WA app.
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Wooditjup trails (formerly Compartment 10)
Fun, flowing hard-pack with whoops, berms, rollers and tabletops. Allow one to two hours, or link into The Pines next door.
Closed Sat 17 Oct, 6 am to 4 pm
Trailhead and rules
- Trailhead
- Rotary Park: toilets, drinking water, shelter, barbecues and phone coverage (Trails WA). Free entry, open every day.
- Rules
- No dogs in Wooditjup National Park. Clean soil off your tyres before and after to help stop the spread of dieback.
- Also here
- The Creek Trails, natural-feel singletrack across Carters Road. We haven't confirmed their official status or a map, so check MRORCA's site before riding them.
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Brookfield Bike Park
A shire jump park for MTB and BMX riders of all levels, with a connecting loop of rollers, tabletops and berms. Good for teens.
Gear and the jumps not to ride
- Gear
- The Shire strongly recommends a full-face helmet, gloves and knee and elbow pads. Opened December 2024.
- Not Darch Road
- The Shire is removing unsanctioned jumps at the Darch Road Reserve and asks riders to use Brookfield and the MRORCA trails instead.
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A wine ride from town
Confident riders on e-bikes or hybrids. Trails WA suggests an easy 28 km ride from town past cellar doors; it uses public roads, not a built trail.
On roads with traffic
How to do it well
- Route
- Trails WA's Margaret River weekend itinerary describes the ride but doesn't publish the roads used. Plan on quieter back roads and the Wadandi where you can, and keep off Caves Road.
- The law
- Riding a bike on a road or path while alcohol or drugs stop you controlling it properly is an offence in WA. Taste, don't drink, or book a guided tour with transport.
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Boranup Drive
Gravel riders: a forest road through tall karri, leaving Caves Road south of Lake Cave and rejoining it further south.
What to expect
- Surface
- A narrow, unsealed two-wheel-drive road, with corrugations, potholes and cars.
- Getting there
- You reach it from Caves Road, so most people drive to the start rather than ride the highway.
- Now
- Trails WA says the Boranup lookout was recently damaged by fire.
No rides match. Try "Any".
Bike hire in Margaret River
Hire in town from about $65 a day for a hardtail and $125 for an e-bike, or have bikes delivered from Busselton. Book ahead in school holidays.
| Business | Where | Published prices, per day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Cycle Bikes | Station Road, Margaret River | E-cruiser $125; hardtail or town bike $65 | Helmet, lock and trail map included. No delivery; collect and return Monday to Saturday. 2025 prices. |
| Burnside Bikes | Delivers from Busselton | Town bike $60; hardtail or gravel $85; dual suspension $160; electric dual suspension $200; kids' MTB, baby seat or trailer $50 | Cheaper per day for longer hires. Delivery to Margaret River, Cowaramup, Prevelly and Gracetown about $50 return, with a $300 minimum hire. |
Prices as published on each business's site, checked 13 October 2026; booking fees and security deposits are extra. Other shops in town and Cowaramup also hire, and there are guided mountain bike and e-bike tours. We haven't used any of them. In WA, e-bike riders must be 16 or older (Road Safety Commission), so hire firms and tours set the same limit.
Wineries by bike
You can, with a plan. There's no dedicated winery trail yet, Caves Road is no place for a wobbly ride home, and riding drunk is an offence in WA. Cowaramup and a guided tour are the easy answers.
- No winery trail yet. A 14 km food and wine cycle trail through Wilyabrup, linking to the Wadandi, has been studied for the state government. It hasn't been funded or built.
- The easy way: ride the Wadandi Track (ride 01) between Margaret River and Cowaramup, where cafes, cellar doors and a brewery sit in or near town.
- Stay off Caves Road. It's narrow and winding, with fast traffic and few sealed shoulders. Local reports from 2017 to 2019 said Main Roads had looked at sealing shoulders, without funding. Families and casual riders should stick to the Wadandi and town paths.
- The law: WA's road rules make it an offence to ride a bike, on a road or a path, while alcohol or drugs stop you controlling it properly. There's no blood alcohol limit for bike riders; the test is control. The RAC points out it applies on paths too.
- Passing distance: WA drivers must give riders at least 1 metre where the limit is 60 km/h or less, and 1.5 metres above that.
- Guided tours: local operators run e-bike and mountain bike tours, some with brewery or winery stops and transport. Check what's included and the age limits when you book.
Getting there with a bike
About three hours' drive from Perth (270 km). Transwa's SW1 coach stops in Margaret River and carries a limited number of bikes if you book.
- Coach: Transwa's SW1 runs from East Perth to Margaret River (Charles West Avenue) in about five hours. It doesn't stop at Cowaramup. Bike carriage rules and fees are in our Wadandi guide; book the bike when you book your seat.
- By bike from Busselton: about 50 km, but the Wadandi has a 22 km gap between Carbunup River and Cowaramup until about 2028, so part of it is on roads.
- Flying: Busselton Margaret River Airport has had interstate flights on and off. Check the airlines' current schedules.
- Stay by the trails: the RAC Margaret River Nature Park is next to the Wooditjup trails, a short ride from town.
When to go
Spring (October and November) and autumn (March and April). Summers are warm and dry with fire risk; winters are wet, with about 1,000 mm of rain a year falling mostly from May to September.
Spring
Mild days and wildflowers from September. The Cape to Cape mountain bike race runs mid-October.
Summer
Warm and dry, often high 20s. Ride early, carry water, and check fire danger and Total Fire Bans. Busy in the school holidays.
Autumn
Settled weather and quieter trails after the holidays. Easter is busy.
Winter
Wettest from June to August. Muddy patches on the Wadandi, and the Bunnitj Biddi ford floods. Good for the forest; pack wet weather gear.
Events
- Cape to Cape MTB, 15 to 18 October 2026: a four-day stage race of about 200 km from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste, with a kids' event on the 14th. The Pines and Wooditjup trails close on the 17th.
- Gravel: the UCI Gravel World Championships were held at Nannup, an hour east, on 10 and 11 October 2026, with Busselton as the hub. The SEVEN gravel race runs there each May.
Questions people ask
Can you ride between wineries in Margaret River?
Yes, with planning. There's no dedicated winery trail yet. Ride the Wadandi to Cowaramup's cellar doors, use quiet back roads rather than Caves Road, or take a guided e-bike tour.
Where can I hire an e-bike in Margaret River?
Life Cycle Bikes in town hires e-cruisers from $125 a day, and Burnside Bikes delivers electric mountain bikes from Busselton ($200 a day, $300 minimum hire). Prices as published in October 2026.
Are the Margaret River mountain bike trails good for beginners?
Partly. The Pines has green trails but is mostly intermediate. The Wadandi Track and Bunnitj Biddi are easy, and Brookfield Bike Park suits learners in pads.
How far is Busselton to Margaret River by bike?
About 50 km. The Wadandi Track has a 22 km gap between Carbunup River and Cowaramup until about 2028, so part of the ride is on roads.
Is Caves Road safe to cycle?
It suits experienced road riders only. It's narrow and winding with fast traffic and few sealed shoulders. Families should use the Wadandi and town paths.
Is it illegal to ride a bike drunk in WA?
Yes, if alcohol or drugs stop you controlling the bike properly, on roads and on paths.
Sources
How we made this guide. We built it from the sources below, checked on 13 October 2026. We live up the road in Busselton but haven't yet ridden all of these for this guide, so "who it suits" is our reading of the official trail facts. Hire prices are as each business publishes them and change often. If something's wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.
No commissions. Nothing on this page earns us money.
- Trails WA: The Pines, Wooditjup (Compartment 10), Bunnitj Biddi, Margaret River weekend tour and dieback.
- Parks and Wildlife Service (DBCA): Wooditjup mountain bike trails (2022) and Wooditjup National Park; Park Alerts.
- Shire of Augusta Margaret River: tracks and trails; Protecting and respecting Darch Road Reserve (2025).
- Margaret River Off Road Cycling Association (MRORCA).
- Life Cycle Bikes, hire; Burnside Bikes, hire rates.
- TRC Tourism: Wilyabrup food and wine cycle trail; WA Government, Leeuwin-Naturaliste cycling strategy (2019).
- RAC WA: WA road rules you might not know (2025); Road Safety Commission, bicycle riders.
- Transwa: SW1 coach line. Our Wadandi Track guide sources the trail distances, e-bike age rule and coach bike rules.
- Cape to Cape MTB; WestCycle, Cape to Cape MTB; City of Busselton, UCI Gravel World Championships; SEVEN gravel race.